If a child exhibits eight (8) or more of these signs, it is likely that attention disorder is related to the observed behaviors.

1. Often moves his or her feet or hands, or squirms in seat.
2. Has a real need to get up and move.
3. Anything seems to distract this student.
4. Has a very hard time waiting for his or her turn.
5. Wants to give answers or comments immediately without thinking them through.
6. Has trouble doing what others tell him or her to do.
7. Has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities.
8. Often goes to other tasks even before the first one is finished.
9. Talks a lot.
10. Interrupts others or takes things from other children.
11. Doesn’t seem to hear you or pay attention when you talk to him or her.
12. Often loses things needed for school.
13. Often engages in dangerous activities without considering the consequences.

Modifying the Classroom Environment

The following are some key ways to modify the classroom environment for ADHD/ADD students. (See next post for a full checklist.)

i have been using tally marks and lots of rewards, but i have anywhere from 1-5 kids with ADHD or ADD in my classroom and i am really having trouble getting these kids to respect me and each other. There is lots of name calling and stomping and just blatten non-compliance. tried to give jobs to students and it may help for 5 minutes but not enough to keep them ingaged. they disrupt so much that i am having trouble keeping order to do the lesson.
Please help.